General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Port-au-Prince |
| Country | Haiti |
| Currency | Haitian gourde |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.3% |
| Gdp | $19.81 billion |
| Size | 27,750 km<sup>2</sup> |
| Population | 11.4 million |
| Population density | 411/km<sup>2</sup> |
| Kids per female | 3.2 |
| City population | 56.8% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 20∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French, Haitian Creole |
| Population able to read | 61.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 11.4% |
| Population able to speak english | 5.5% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 48.5 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | NA |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 6.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Sunrise Airways |
| Main airport | Toussaint Louverture International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 11.22/MBits |
| Tld | .ht |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 27.5% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 50% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie de la Concorde |
| Drugstore | Farmacia Universal |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 3/10 |
| Bars | 4/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 5/10 |
| Swimming | 6/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Griyo | Fried pork chunks marinated in epis | 5-7 |
| Diri ak djon djon | Rice cooked with black mushrooms | 3-5 |
| Lambi | Conch stew | 7-9 |
| Poulet boukannen | Smoked chicken | 6-8 |
| Tassot | Fried goat meat | 5-7 |
| Pikliz | Spicy pickled cabbage | 2-3 |
| Pain patate | Sweet potato bread | 1-2 |
| Banann peze | Fried plantains | 2-3 |
| Akasan | Cornmeal porridge | 2-3 |
| Ti Malice | Rum punch | 4-6 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Barbancourt Rum | A premium Haitian rum, aged for a minimum of 4 years | $30-$50 |
| Cremas | A sweet, creamy liqueur made with coconut, vanilla, and cinnamon | $10-$15 |
| Clerin | A raw, unaged sugarcane spirit, similar to cachaça | $5-$10 |
| Ginger Beer | A spicy, non-alcoholic beverage made with ginger, sugar, and water | $2-$3 |
| Jus de Goyave | A refreshing juice made from guava fruit | $3-$5 |
| Limonad | A lemonade made with fresh lemons and sugar | $2-$3 |
| Piña Colada | A classic tropical cocktail made with pineapple, coconut cream, and rum | $5-$10 |
| Presidente Beer | A popular Haitian beer, known for its light and refreshing taste | $2-$3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Haiti is known for its high-quality coffee. | $10-$20 per pound |
| Rum | Haiti produces a variety of rums, including Barbancourt, the national rum of Haiti. | $15-$30 per bottle |
| Art | Haiti is home to a thriving art scene, and you can find a variety of paintings, sculptures, and other works of art for sale. | $20-$100+ |
| Jewelry | Haitian jewelry is often made from silver, gold, or beads, and features intricate designs. | $10-$50+ |
| Handicrafts | Haitians are skilled artisans, and you can find a variety of handmade items for sale, such as baskets, pottery, and wood carvings. | $5-$20+ |
| Voodoo dolls | Voodoo dolls are a popular souvenir in Haiti, and are said to bring good luck or ward off evil spirits. | $5-$10 |
| T-shirts | T-shirts with Haitian designs or slogans are a popular way to show your support for the country. | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Independence Day | January 1 | Celebrates the independence of Haiti from France in 1804 |
| Carnival | February or March | A colorful and lively festival with music, dancing, and parades |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors the contributions of workers |
| Ascension Day | May or June | Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Corpus Christi | May or June | Celebrates the institution of the Eucharist |
| Flag Day | May 18 | Honors the Haitian flag |
| National Heroes Day | October 17 | Honors the heroes who fought for Haiti’s independence |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| All Souls’ Day | November 2 | Honors the dead |
| Christmas | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Le Nouvelliste |
| Online news | Haiti Press Network |
| Tv | Télévision Nationale d’Haïti |
| Radio | Radio Télévision Caraïbes |